This mount also has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.

Innovative iOptron Technology

Make way for an innovative mount! This iOptron CEM40EC mount uses iOptron’s patent-pending Universal Self-Centering Saddle (USCS). This saddle accommodates Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates. The CEM40EC also uses iOptron’s ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, aiding the mount in providing precise tracking.

Computerized Mount Features

The iOptron CEM40EC mount uses the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky. This incredible technology helps observers find celestial objects with the aid of the mount’s 212,000+ object database! For those looking for a telescope that has the capability of tracking and finding beautiful night sky objects, this mount is a must have tool.

Note: Tripod and counterweight are not included.

Features

• Unique design, Center-Balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
• Idea for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Maximum payload of 40 lbs (18 kg) with the mount weight of only 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg)
• All metal, CNC machined with red/black anodized
• Easy to use quick-lock gear clutches
• Integrated iPolarTM electronic polar finder
• Low periodic error ( PE< 0.25 arc seconds RMS)
• Real-time periodic error correction with high resolution encoder (RPEC)
• Precision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• Go2Nova® 8407+ controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built-in heater
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• USB communication port
• Cable management system
• New, patent-pending iOptron universal saddle
• Hard case included

Available options include:

• (IOPTRON-8027) 5Kg Counterweight for the New Version CEM40
• (IOPTRON-8027-05) 2.5Kg Counterweight for the New Version CEM40
• (IOPTRON-8226) 9.5Kg Counterweight for the New Version CEM40
• Optional 1.5″ heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg)
• (IOPTRON-7623) 1.75″ LiteRoc heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (7kg)
• (IOPTRON-7434) CEM40 WiFi for mount control via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer